Clear QAM. Seems like just a few weeks ago you learned what it was. Now comes the stark realization that it’s going away forever. We gave you a hint of that information way back in October when…
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The TV industry loves to confound you with strange abbreviations. One of the weirdest is QAM, pronounced “kwam.” It sounds vaguely Australian, doesn’t it? What’s worse is that if you search for QAM, you find out…
Will Federal regulators hold up the Sprint deal unless Sprint uses only American-made equipment? It’s possible. As a condition of deal, Softbank may only be allowed to buy Sprint if the FCC can mandate that certain…
In just a few moments, Mike White, CEO of DIRECTV will be speaking at Citi’s 2013 Global Internet, Media & Telecommunications Conference I’ll do my best to keep up with the most important points today. Peace,…
Have you ever wondered what frequencies were being used by different providers? It’s all strictly regulated by the FCC… if anything is being broadcast. That’s the reason your cell phone signal doesn’t interfere with your…
Can an antenna made in the Summer of Love beat one of our least expensive outdoor antennas? The year is 1968. A young family moves into a brand new upscale subdivision. As soon as the…
It’s the law. Every television made after January 1, 2000, must have parental controls. They call it “the V-Chip” and the point is that you can lock programs out based on their ratings. Every program shows…
If you think that the two images above look like the same thing, you’re not alone. It’s very confusing to know the difference between a splitter, a combiner, a tap, and a diplexer. To make…
If you’re tired of pressing the same remote buttons over and over again, or if your equipment is hidden in an entertainment center or closet, you need an RF remote. RF remotes use the same…
If you use rabbit ears to watch Lost, Desperate Housewives, Ugly Betty, NBA basketball, or Dancing with the Stars, you might soon find yourself staring at a black screen with a NO SIGNAL box. That’s…
What is the TiVo® HD DVR? The TiVo® HD DVR is the ultimate HDTV companion, maximizing your cable experience by combining the clarity of High Definition with the Emmy Award-winning TiVo service. Designed as a…